Overview

This Special Education, Early Childhood program from Binghamton University is designed to prepare teachers to operationalize “least restrictive environment” philosophies for children and youth with disabilities.

Core themes include collaboration with families and other professionals and pedagogy that respects and responds to individual differences.

For teachers with initial certification, this program provides knowledge and skills to fulfill various special education teacher roles in today's schools.

Sufficient flexibility exists for individuals from undergraduate programs in special education to either deepen their skills in the field or link their special education foundation with the larger context of general education.

Similarly, graduates of early childhood, childhood or adolescence education programs may extend their knowledge and skills with students needing special education.

Internships, Research Opportunities and More

In addition to graduate courses suited to the degree you choose to pursue, fieldwork and student teaching are important components to the program.

The program boasts strong content speciality as well as diverse student and faculty backgrounds. Faculty advisors and office staff are eager to assist students in tailoring their course of study and field placements.

Students are encouraged to take advantage of a well-established network of alumni and professional connections that will help with field visits and placement. There are urban, suburban and rural schools in close proximity where student teaching opportunities are available.

After You Graduate

The completion of this degree and other requirements leads to a New York State certification as a special education teacher.
Employment opportunities for teachers have improved significantly over the last few years.
Alumni of our programs in education teach at numerous schools regionally and around the country.
Due to strict licensure rules, a New York State teaching license is well respected across the nation.
Typically, graduates of the programs easily find employment as teachers in other states.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Pro Approach Behavior Manage
Collab with Families & Staff
Assess in Special Ed
Special Education Technology
Severe Disabilities
In-Service Practicum in Special Education

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-19 00:00:00

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More details

Priority Deadline. Rolling Admission.

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Special Education Early Childhood Education View 471 other Masters in Special Education in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Provide a complete set of your undergraduate (and, if applicable, graduate) transcripts
Have earned, at minimum 3.0 GPA over your entire undergraduate career
You must provide financial documentation that supports what you have indicated as your source of funding
Proof of English Proficiency: TOEFL iBT, TOEFL Essentials, IELTS, PTE Academic and Duolingo English Test scores
Résumé or curriculum vitae
Two letters of recommendation

Tuition Fee

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International

24500 USD/year

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National

24500 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 24500 USD per year
In-State

11310 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 11310 USD per year

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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